Podcasts about scripture psalm

What do you do when God seems absent from your story? Maybe you still pray, read Scripture, and show up, but the closeness you once felt is gone. Does that mean you've done something wrong? Has God left?John Ortberg explores those questions through John of the Cross, the sixteenth-century spiritual writer associated with the phrase dark night of the soul. John explains that this phrase can mean something more specific than a difficult season: a time when the pleasure and reassurance someone once found in spiritual practices seem to fade. For some, John of the Cross believed, that season can become part of learning to love and trust God more deeply.Through the image of a weaned child in Psalm 131, John asks what it means to remain with God even when we are not receiving the comfort we want. He also remembers learning to ride a bike as his father ran beside him. When his father let go, the support felt different, but his father had not abandoned him.If God feels hard to find right now, you do not need to manufacture a spiritual feeling today. You can bring your honest experience to him and ask for the grace to wait.Scripture: Psalm 131:1–3

Bishop Walker of A Place of Refuge ministered from Psalm 119:71 on appreciating an afflicted pastor. This is a powerful message on what bona fide pastors go through when delivering the Word of God to their congregation. This message was delivered during the appreciation for Pastor and Lady Dobbs. Scripture: Psalm 119:71 - It is good for me that I have been afflicted, That I may learn Your statutes. Hit the notification bell so that you do not miss our most recent video. From your mobile device, to sow a financial seed into the ministry you may visit us at occvr.org and click the menu tab to locate the donate button. The donate button will provide two options for online giving. You may utilize “Text To Give” in which you will text “give” to the phone number 770-692-2225 to setup your monthly gift or one time financial gift. The additional method for online giving is simply click on the paypal “donate” button. Thanks to our generous partners in ministry, we are able to continue spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our local and foreign outreach ministries. For further information on Overcomers Christian Center including address, service times, and other information please visit occvr.org. Also you may visit us at the following: Facebook: @occvr Podcast: The Overcomers

Sa mundong patuloy na nagbabago, gusto nating gawin ang lahat para mabigyan ang ating mga anak ng magandang buhay at kinabukasan.Pero habang tinutulungan natin silang magtagumpay, paano nga ba natin maipapasa ang pananampalataya, pagmamahal, at mga pagpapahalagang mananatili sa bawat henerasyon?Speaker: Bong SaquingSeries: Families growing in L.O.V.E.Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8Watch the full message here: https://go.ccf.org.ph/09272026Tag

In Part 3 of The Great Shepherd Pastor Jacquie Leveron how God guides us and the great things he has done for us.Scripture Psalm 23:3Support the show

How do I keep my family grounded in a world pulling them in every direction?We're living in a time when social media, entertainment, and technology are constantly shaping our families. While we can't control every influence we encounter, God reminds us that we can be intentional about the way we engage them with what we already have. But if we want to raise a family grounded in God's truth and purpose to span generations, the change first has to begin with us.Speaker: Paul Tan-ChiSeries: Families growing in L.O.V.E.Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8Watch the full message here: https://go.ccf.org.ph/09272026Eng

Worship: Sunday, September 20 - Twentieth-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time; Minister: Rev. Debbie Weatherspoon; Message: "The Cosmic Dance of Creation and Our Place Within It"; Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5, 7-13; Music director: Scott Jespersen; Audio engineer: Joaquin Muñoz, David Cardenas; Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey

Have you ever felt like you're not very good at prayer? Maybe you don't know what to say, your mind wanders, God feels distant, or you've prayed about something for a long time and nothing seems to have changed.In the first message of Learning to Pray: Growing a Real Relationship with God, Pastor Mark Reynolds explores Psalm 13 and the remarkable honesty of the Psalms. Prayer isn't about finding perfect words, mastering a spiritual technique, or pretending to be more faithful than we really are. At its heart, prayer is about relationship with God—and we can bring our whole, honest selves into that relationship.Whether you come with gratitude, fear, doubt, anger, questions, or simply don't know what to say, you can begin exactly where you are. God already knows you. God already loves you. Grace has already reached toward you.You don't have to be good at prayer. Just start talking.Scripture: Psalm 13; Psalm 42 Series: Learning to Pray: Growing a Real Relationship with God Message: Just Start Talking Pastor: Mark Reynolds Church: First United Methodist Church of Cocoa Beach, Florida

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

Have you ever stared up at a star-filled sky, or paused at a breathtaking sunset, and felt a deep, unexplainable sense of wonder? Or felt an inner pull toward justice and truth you couldn't quite explain? Those moments aren't random glitches — they're signposts pointing to something greater.But while a mountain range can make us marvel, a sunset can't heal a broken heart or forgive our past. This week in "The Witness of Wonder," we continue our Always Be Ready series by exploring how the universe itself awakens our deepest longings — and how those longings ultimately lead us to the Creator who knows you by name.Pastor Ben Kuerth opens Psalm 19 alongside Romans 1 and Romans 2 to show that creation and conscience both point beyond themselves. General revelation — what we see in the stars and feel in our hearts — can tell us God is real and God provides. But it takes the words of Jesus to tell you that you are of infinitely more value to the Father than any star in the sky.

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel! http://www.youtube.com/@GrahamChapel Introduction In this message, we continue our series on the Shepherd and His Sheep, focusing on protection. It is Jesus’ job to protect us—He wants to protect us—but we must choose whether or not we will allow Him to. When we live in the will of God and submit to His law, we have the protection of His will and the authority of His justice watching over us. Scripture • Psalm 23:1-6 • Ezekiel 34:11-16 • John 10:6-16 • Ephesians 3:20 • Proverbs 20:22 • Nahum 1:2 • Romans 12:19-21 • Deuteronomy 32:35 • Micah 5:4 Sermon Points 1. God wants to be your protector, your rescuer, and your redeemer! 2. We must trust him to protect us! 3. We must do our job and allow God to do his job! Closing He is the good shepherd and His concern is for His sheep—for you and me. His greatest desire is to bring us into His flock and provide us with food, water, and a protection like no other. He is in control and His will will be done. Do you believe and trust in that for your protection? Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more.

Spending time with the Bible helps us develop life-sustaining roots for our lives and faith. Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 16:11 — You Fill Me With Joy in Your Presence: A Night Prayer to Rest With Jesus Themes: Presence • Joy • Rest Nations in this prayer: Ireland • South Korea • Botswana • Netherlands • Israel • Zimbabwe The day has finally become quiet. We have remembered God's presence, received the day with gratitude, drawn strength from Christ and placed our hope in God. Now we arrive at the simplest part of the journey: resting in His presence. Scripture — Psalm 16:11 (NIV) “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.” Prayer Father, the day has come to its quiet place. We began by remembering that You are with us. We received the day with gratitude, drew strength from Christ, and ended the evening by placing our hope in You. Now I simply want to rest. Your Word says, “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.” Lord, what a beautiful place to finish this day: not in the presence of our worries, but in Your presence. I pray tonight for Ireland, South Korea, Botswana, the Netherlands, Israel and Zimbabwe. Bring peace into homes, comfort to those who are lonely, and rest to those whose minds have been busy for too long. Jesus, You are here. I do not need to solve tomorrow tonight. I do not need to replay every conversation or carry every unfinished task into bed. I can place them into Your hands. Holy Spirit, quiet my thoughts and settle my heart. Let Your presence become the gentle place where fear loses its voice and peace begins to breathe again. Father, thank You for this day. Thank You for every moment of grace I noticed and every moment of grace I may have missed. Thank You for carrying me when I felt strong and when I felt weak. Tonight, I release the day. I release what I cannot change. I release what I cannot control. And I receive the peace of knowing that You are still God while I sleep. Jesus, keep my heart close to You. Let me rest beneath Your care, knowing that tomorrow will meet me in Your presence too. So I breathe, I become still, and I rest. Amen. Blessing May you sleep peacefully tonight, resting in the presence of Jesus and trusting God with everything that tomorrow will bring. Night prayer for rest, Psalm 16:11 prayer, Christian prayer before sleep, prayer for peace at night, prayer to rest with Jesus, bedtime prayer, prayer for God's presence. night, rest, peace, sleep, Psalm16, Jesus, prayer, presence, joy, Christian A gentle Christian night prayer for people around the world who are ready to release the day and rest. DailyPrayer.uk provides a peaceful Jesus-centred space for prayer before sleep, helping listeners breathe, become still and rest in God's presence.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listening Psalm 118:24 — This Is the Day the Lord Has Made: A Morning Prayer for Joy Themes: Gratitude • Joy • Hope Nations in this prayer: Germany • Kenya • Austria • Belgium • Spain • France The morning has moved on, and now we have a choice about how we receive the hours ahead. Instead of allowing the demands of the day to consume us, we can pause and recognise that this day itself is a gift from God. Scripture — Psalm 118:24 (NIV) “The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.” Prayer Father, this morning I am carrying something forward from the first prayer: You are with me. And because You are with me, I can look at this day differently. Your Word says, “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Lord, help me receive today as a gift rather than simply another list of things to get through. There may be work to do, problems to solve and responsibilities to carry, but there are also moments of grace waiting to be noticed. I pray today for Germany, Kenya, Austria, Belgium, Spain and France. Bless families, workers, students and those who may be beginning this day feeling tired before it has even started. Open our eyes to Your goodness in ordinary moments. Jesus, teach me to notice what is good. Help me to be grateful for breath in my lungs, people I love, opportunities to serve, and the simple mercy of another day. When something goes wrong, keep one difficult moment from becoming the definition of my whole day. Holy Spirit, awaken joy within me. Not a shallow happiness that depends on everything going perfectly, but a deeper joy rooted in knowing that God is good and Jesus is near. So, Father, after remembering Your presence, I choose gratitude. I will walk into this day with an open heart, looking for Your goodness and ready to give thanks. Let this be a day in which I notice Your grace. Amen. Blessing May your eyes be opened today to God's goodness, and may gratitude and joy become part of the way you walk through your day. Morning prayer for joy, Christian prayer of gratitude, Psalm 118:24 prayer, prayer for a good day, prayer to start the day with God, Jesus prayer for joy and hope. joy, gratitude, morning, hope, Psalm118, Jesus, prayer, blessing, faith, Christian A joyful Christian morning prayer for listeners around the world who want to begin the day with gratitude and hope. DailyPrayer.uk encourages people to pause, recognise God's goodness and walk through ordinary moments with Jesus.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

God, I pray for that one who is leading.Scripture: Psalm 20:2 Share the scripture you'd love to see on Prayer Starters at suzie@tsuzanneeller.com

Deb Davis shares Wednesday's devotional podcast from Bible Fellowship Church. [Scripture: Psalm 27]

Send us your feedback — we're listening Psalm 37:5 — Commit Your Way to the Lord: A Morning Prayer When You Are Trying to Control Everything Themes: Surrender • Trust • Faith Nations in this prayer: Germany • Kenya • Austria • Belgium • Spain • France Emotional Hook Once the day gets moving, uncertainty can quickly become the desire to control everything. We make plans, rehearse conversations and try to work out every possible outcome. But there comes a moment when faith asks us to open our hands. Scripture — Psalm 37:5 (NIV) “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this.” Prayer Father, this morning I began by remembering that You go before me. Now, as the day gathers pace, I realise how quickly I can return to trying to control everything myself. I can carry tomorrow in my thoughts before today has even finished. I can try to arrange every outcome, solve every problem and make everything work according to my own understanding. But, Lord, You are inviting me into something better than control. You are inviting me into trust. Your Word says to commit my way to You. So I bring You my plans, my responsibilities, my hopes and even the things I am afraid might go wrong. I do not want to surrender because I have stopped caring. I surrender because I trust that Your wisdom is greater than mine. I pray today for Germany, Kenya, Austria, Belgium, Spain and France. Meet people who are carrying pressures nobody else can see. Teach us all the freedom of placing our lives into Your hands. Jesus, You teach us to trust our Father rather than live consumed by tomorrow. So help me do that today. Show me what belongs to me and what belongs to You. Give me faith to take responsibility for what I can do, and humility to release what I cannot control. Holy Spirit, quiet the restless places within me. Let surrender become peace rather than fear. Father, I commit my way to You. I will do what You place before me today, and I will leave the outcomes in Your hands. Amen. Blessing May the Lord give you grace to work faithfully, surrender freely and trust Him with the things you cannot control. Prayer for surrender and trust, Christian prayer for control and anxiety, prayer for God's guidance, morning prayer for faith, committing your plans to God, Jesus prayer for peace. surrender, trust, faith, guidance, plans, control, Jesus, prayer, peace, Christian This prayer speaks to the universal struggle of trying to control outcomes, plans and circumstances. DailyPrayer.uk offers Jesus-centred prayer for people across cultures and time zones, helping listeners release anxiety and discover the freedom of trusting God.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 23:4 — You Are With Me: A Night Prayer for Peace When You Walk Through a Difficult Valley Themes: Comfort • Protection • Rest Nations in this prayer: Ireland • South Korea • Botswana • Netherlands • Israel • Zimbabwe And now the day becomes quiet. We have carried uncertainty, surrendered control, faced overwhelming moments and learned to look beyond what we can see. Tonight, we do not need another answer. We need the reassurance of God's presence. Scripture — Psalm 23:4 (NIV) “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.” Prayer Father, the day is now coming to rest. I began this morning unsure about what lay ahead, but You reminded me that You go before me. I brought You my need for control, and You taught me to trust. At midday, when life felt overwhelming, You reminded me that You were with me. And this evening, You helped me lift my eyes beyond what I could see. Now, Lord, I simply want to rest in Your presence. Psalm 23 reminds us that there are valleys we walk through. Faith does not mean pretending that difficult places do not exist. It means discovering that even there, God is with us. So tonight I pray for Ireland, South Korea, Botswana, the Netherlands, Israel and Zimbabwe. Bring peace to homes where there has been anxiety. Comfort those who are carrying grief, uncertainty or loneliness. Let people know that they do not have to face the night alone. Jesus, You are our Good Shepherd. You know us, You lead us and You remain near to us. So I place this day into Your hands. The conversations I cannot change, the things I did not finish, the questions that remain unanswered — I release them to You. Holy Spirit, quiet my mind. Let Your peace settle gently over me. Where fear has been speaking, let trust become louder. Where my heart is restless, lead me into rest. Father, I do not know what tomorrow will bring, but I do not need to know tonight. You are here. So I breathe, I release, and I rest. You are with me. Amen. Blessing May the Good Shepherd watch over you tonight, quiet your heart and give you peaceful rest in His presence. Night prayer for peace, Psalm 23 prayer, prayer before sleep, Christian prayer for protection and rest, prayer when walking through difficult times, Jesus night prayer. night, rest, peace, protection, comfort, Psalm23, Jesus, prayer, sleep, Christian A peaceful Christian night prayer for anyone ending the day carrying fear, uncertainty, grief or unanswered questions. DailyPrayer.uk points listeners back to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, offering a quiet place to release the day and rest in God's presence.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

In this message, we will celebrate the faithfulness of God.   Scripture: Psalm 126

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6; John 15:1-8Resources for a life of following Jesus, every day, everywhere, with everyone.

"You Are Close"Scripture: Psalm 23:3-4Messenger: Prophet Myke Rose

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4Message: I Will Bless the LordSpeaker: Pastor Norman J Scearce, Gateway Cathedral COGICDate: September 6, 2026Thank you for your continued generosity. Tithes and offerings can be given electronically using:Givelify: Download the free Givelify App from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)Cashapp: $mtcalmbc33Follow Mt Calvary Church on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtcalvarynation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtcalvarynationTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/mtcalvarynationAccess bible education and more exclusive content on the church's website: https://www.mtcalvarychurch.lifePastor S.N. Winston, Jr.

In this message, Pastor Dobbs ministers from Psalm 78:4 on how learned grandparents tell of God's strength and God's wonderful works. He ministered this message on Grandparent's Day as Overcomers Christian Center celebrated our grandparents. Scripture: Psalm 78:4 - We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done. Hit the notification bell so that you do not miss our most recent video. From your mobile device, to sow a financial seed into the ministry you may visit us at occvr.org and click the menu tab to locate the donate button. The donate button will provide two options for online giving. You may utilize “Text To Give” in which you will text “give” to the phone number 770-692-2225 to setup your monthly gift or one time financial gift. The additional method for online giving is simply click on the paypal “donate” button. Thanks to our generous partners in ministry, we are able to continue spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ with our local and foreign outreach ministries. For further information on Overcomers Christian Center including address, service times, and other information please visit occvr.org. Also you may visit us at the following: Facebook: @occvr Podcast: The Overcomers

In this message, Pastor Dobbs ministers from Psalm 78:4 on how learned grandparents tell of God's strength and God's wonderful works. He ministered this message on Grandparent's Day as Overcomers Christian Center celebrated our grandparents. Scripture: Psalm 78:4 - We will not hide them from their children, Telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, And His strength and His wonderful works that He has done.

Abba Father, give me back my joy again. Scripture: Psalm 51:8 Resource: JoyKeeper: 6 Truths that Change Everything You Thought You Knew about Joy by Suzanne Eller

God, answer her prayers and take care of her in your mercy. Scripture: Psalm 69:16 Do you have a friend going through a challenging time?Suzie's book, Prayer Starters: Talking with Godabout Hard Times is a gentle, interactive book that allows her to begin to talk to Him, right where she is. Share it with a friend today.

God, when I put my roots in you, I find renewed life and growth.  Scripture: Psalm 1:3  Are you listening to all of the great KLRC podcasts? Join Suzie,Jennifer, and Holley on More Than Small Talk. Find it on your favorite podcastplatform.

Joseph's story is a powerful reminder that betrayal, hardship, and waiting don't have to be the end of the story. In this message from our When God Shows Up series, Pastors RJ Ciaramitaro and Anthony DeSilver explore Joseph's journey from betrayal to glory through Psalm 105:16–23. From the pit to the prison and ultimately to a place of purpose, Joseph's life shows us that God can be present and working even in seasons we don't understand. Pastor Anthony also shares personal experiences and testimonies that bring a powerful, practical perspective to the message. Whatever season you're in, remember: God is still working behind the scenes, and your current circumstances don't determine the ending of your story. Scripture: Psalm 105:16–23 Speakers: Pastors RJ Ciaramitaro & Anthony DeSilver Series: When God Shows Up

Where are you on the journey? How are you doing on the journey? And who is guiding you on the journey? In this week's message, Teaching Pastor Ron Merrell invites us to consider an essential truth for every season of life: Jesus Christ is our only real rescue on the open seas of life’s journey. Psalm 51 reminds us of our need for God’s mercy, unfailing love, and great compassion. We all carry transgressions, iniquity, and sin—but God meets us with grace and forgiveness. Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the One through whom all things were created, and the One in whom all things hold together. Through Christ, God reconciles us to Himself and makes peace through the blood Jesus shed on the cross. At the cross, Jesus took what we deserved and gave us what we could never deserve. Wherever you are on the journey, Jesus is our hope, our guide, and our rescue. Scripture: Psalm 51:1–2 NIV; Colossians 1:15–20 NIV Take a moment to ask yourself: • Where am I on the journey? • How am I doing on the journey? • Who is guiding me on the journey? May this message draw your heart back to the One who holds all things together. #RonMerrell #Jesus #Faith #Psalm51 #Colossians1 #TheCross #ChristianSermon #LifeJourney NEXT STEPSHave you made a decision to follow Jesus and now wondering what your next step is? We want to help! https://www.connectionpointe.org/nextsteps/ ABOUT CONNECTION POINTEAt Connection Pointe, our mission is to connect people to Jesus and each other. Whether you've been around church your whole life or this is a brand new journey, we have a place for you and we hope your journey will include joining us at a Connection Pointe location or online at https://connectionpointe.org/live Find locations, videos, and more info about us at https://www.connectionpointe.org/FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectionpointeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/connect_cpFind out more about our lead pastor, John S. Dickerson: https://www.connectionpointe.org/leadpastor

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 91:11 “For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.” REFLECTION- SarahMUSIC- Embers by Max Richter- Message to Bears - Running Through WoodlandNOTES-PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God,into Your hands I surrender my life.Pour out Your Spirit upon methat I may love You perfectly,and serve You faithfullyuntil my soul rests in You.

God, meet me in the waiting with your presence. Scripture: Psalm 90:13-14  Read two chapters of The Spirit-Led Heart, a book that helps simplify the promise ofthe Holy Spirit here absolutely free. 

What if you are not as alone as you feel? Psalm 133 says, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity.” In this message, Larry Walker unpacks what Christian unity is, what it is not, and why it matters so deeply for the life of the church. Unity does not mean sameness. God's people have different backgrounds, personalities, stories, gifts, and callings. But in Christ, we share the same Savior, the same Father, and the same Spirit. We are adopted into the same family. This sermon explores Psalm 133's images of precious oil and the dew of Hermon, showing how unity is fragrant, sacred, excessive, life-giving, and deeply connected to the blessing of God. It also warns us against cynicism, gossip, and the lie that we are alone.

Mighty God, rescue me from the mud and pull me from the deep waters. Scripture:Psalm 69:14 Resource: Come With Me: Discovering the Beauty of Following Where He Leads (RevisedVersion, 20024) by Suzanne Eller 

In How to Lament, we walk through Psalm 22 and learn a biblical pattern for bringing pain to God. This message shows that lament is not unbelief, but honest faith that turns to God quickly, complains honestly, asks boldly, and ultimately trusts God's victory. Starting with the cry, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”, this sermon explores how Scripture gives language for grief, abandonment, and suffering without hiding the pain. Psalm 22 shows us that even in anguish, we can keep speaking to God, remember who He is, and ask Him to act with confidence and hope. This episode traces four practical movements of lament: turn to God quickly, complain honestly, ask boldly, and trust God's victory. If you are walking through sorrow, confusion, spiritual dryness, or deep distress, this message offers a biblical way to pray through pain without losing hope. Scripture: Psalm 22:1–2, 6–7, 16–17, 11, 19–21, 21–22, 27.

Big Answers Are Found in Small Questions | Rev. Kevin JohnsonWhat can one small question reveal about faith? In this sermon, Rev. Kevin Johnson explores one of the most important questions Jesus ever asked: “Who do you say that I am?”In Matthew 16:13-20, Jesus first asks his disciples what others are saying about him. Then he makes the question personal. Peter responds with a bold confession: “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” But this question isn't just for Peter. At some point in every faith journey, we are invited to wrestle with it for ourselves.Rev. Johnson reflects on why we don't have to have all the answers before coming to Jesus. God is already at work in our lives, drawing us closer through what United Methodists call prevenient grace—God's grace that reaches for us before we even know how to reach back.This message also explores what it means to confess Jesus as more than a source of comfort or a casual part of our lives. If Jesus is truly Lord, that confession shapes how we live. And Jesus doesn't simply ask us to say the right words; he calls the church to become his body in the world, showing others what God's kingdom looks like through the way we live together.Through Peter's confession, the power of the church, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, this sermon invites us into a deeper question: Who do you say Jesus is—and how does your life answer that question?

In this episode of the sermon podcast from Oceanside Sanctuary, Pastor Jason Coker continues the series “After God's Own Heart,” exploring the life of David and asking what it really means for someone to be called a person “after God's own heart.” The sermon centers on Psalm 131 and the story of David sparing King Saul when he had the opportunity to kill him. Rather than taking Saul's life and claiming the throne he had been promised, David chooses mercy. The question is: How did David learn to resist his immediate desires and choose a different path? Psalm 131 offers a glimpse into David's inner life. David describes learning to calm and quiet his soul “like a weaned child with its mother.” Pastor Jason explores this powerful image as a picture of learning that we don't have to receive everything we want immediately in order to be okay. The sermon explores the relationship between desire, ambition, self-awareness, emotional maturity, and spiritual formation. Through the imagery of the child, the mother, and the poet, David is able to observe his own desires from a distance. That distance gives him the ability to recognize, understand, and manage those desires rather than being controlled by them. Jason then considers the role of contemplative practices—poetry, music, storytelling, gardening, building, painting, and other creative practices—as ways of creating space to better understand ourselves and our relationship with God. These practices, he suggests, can all become forms of prayer. Ultimately, this sermon challenges us to consider that prayer isn't simply asking God for what we want. Prayer can also be the practice of creating space to understand who we are, who God is, and how we can become people who exercise power and influence responsibly. Scripture: Psalm 131; 1 Samuel 24Series: After God's Own HeartSpeaker: Jason CokerChurch: Oceanside Sanctuary Reflection Questions: What desires tend to control you? How can you create enough distance from your desires to observe them rather than immediately act on them? What contemplative or creative practices help you understand yourself and God? Where might God be teaching you that you can experience discomfort and still be okay? Chapters (00:00:00) - Collective Table(00:01:09) - David Was a Man After God's Own Heart(00:02:44) - Psalm 131(00:04:39) - Grandkids and the TV(00:12:47) - David's Desires in Psalm 131(00:22:04) - Grandchildren and the Weaning Baby(00:25:55) - How God Works: The Trinity(00:27:29) - Creative Practices to Create Imaginal Distance

Bishop Jim's insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow   Bishop Jim Swilley continues “The Healing Word” by exploring healing not simply as something that comes vertically “from God,” but as something that also moves horizontally through human connection, relationships, words, thoughts, and presence. Beginning with Jesus healing the centurion's servant from a distance, Jim considers how difficult circumstances can actually become catalysts for revelation. The message moves into the power of our thoughts and intentions, while avoiding the simplistic idea that every negative experience is something we somehow attracted. Ultimately, the emphasis is on connection: sometimes the healing word is encouragement, sometimes it is simply hearing the voice of someone you trust, and sometimes it is an uncomfortable truth spoken by someone who loves you. Healing happens as we remain open, nurture our relationships, release offenses, reframe painful memories, and become intentional about the energy and words we send into one another's lives. Main Takeaways 1. Sometimes the negative becomes the catalyst for revelation.Jim returns to the Roman centurion who tells Jesus, “speak the word only” and his servant will be healed. The centurion understood that physical proximity was not necessary for healing. Jim's larger point is that circumstances that make us uncomfortable, insecure, rejected, or seemingly trapped can sometimes push us into seeing possibilities we would never have considered otherwise. Scripture: Matthew 8:5–13; Romans 8:28; Hebrews 11:7 “Sometimes the worst thing that ever happened to you may be the best thing that ever happened to you.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 2. The healing word is not limited by distance.Psalm 107 says that God “sent his word, and healed them.” Jim connects this with prayer, positive intention, “sending good energy,” and simply intentionally holding another person in your thoughts. Different people may use different terminology, but the underlying idea is connection that transcends physical distance. Scripture: Psalm 107:20; Matthew 8:8 3. Healing is horizontal as well as vertical.Spirituality is not only about our relationship with God. Jim emphasizes the importance of the “horizontal beam” — our relationships with one another. Jesus connected loving God with loving our neighbor, making human relationship an essential expression of spiritual life. Scripture: Matthew 22:37–40; Ecclesiastes 4:12 “It's the relationships in your life that reveal the Christ to you.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 4. Prayer should seek agreement rather than control.Prayer can become unhealthy when it is really an attempt to make another person's circumstances conform to what we think should happen. Jim argues that before praying for someone, we should understand what that person actually wants rather than assuming we know the proper outcome. Scripture: Romans 8:26; Matthew 18:19 5. Mature spirituality moves beyond everything being simply good or bad.Using the imagery of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil versus the Tree of Life, Jim challenges binary thinking. Heroes can be flawed. Villains can be wounded people. Painful circumstances can produce unexpected growth. The cross itself demonstrates that suffering and resurrection can exist within the same story. Scripture: Genesis 2:9; Hebrews 12:2 6. Unreleased offenses can keep the past alive in the present.Jim uses Charles Manson as an extreme example of what can happen when someone continually collects offenses and interprets everything through what has been done to them. The lesson is not to deny what happened, but to process it rather than allowing yesterday's pain to dictate tomorrow's behavior. “When you keep collecting offenses, it makes you crazy after a while.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 7. Our thoughts matter, which makes intentional living both freeing and challenging.Jim shares a message from Charles McFall responding to the statement, “Every thought I think is creating my future.” “It is as freeing as it is terrifying. Living without intent is scary and it's hard work to always be intentional.” — Charles McFall Jim acknowledges the tension: we cannot simply turn off unwanted thoughts. The practical work is learning how to reframe them rather than repeatedly allowing painful memories or fearful projections to control the present. Scripture: Romans 12:2; Philippians 4:8 8. Sometimes we need someone's presence more than their advice.Jim describes calling someone close to him during an intense week and deliberately not talking about what was troubling him. The conversation itself was enough. Sometimes healing energy comes through familiarity, connection, a trusted voice, or someone simply saying, “It's going to be okay.” Scripture: Proverbs 17:17; Galatians 6:2 9. A healing word isn’t always a comfortable word.Like medicine, something can hurt while ultimately helping us. Someone who genuinely loves us may tell us something we do not want to hear. Healthy relationships create enough safety for truth, vulnerability, correction, and growth. “A healing word sometimes is an uncomfortable word. It's a challenging word.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Scripture: Proverbs 27:6; Ephesians 4:15 10. Relationships are worth maintaining because we need connection.One of the strongest conclusions of the message is that independence should not become isolation. Keeping relational “airwaves clear,” releasing unnecessary offenses, communicating honestly, and understanding how different people connect can become part of our own healing. Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; 1 Corinthians 12:20–21 The Central Thought You cannot control every thought that enters your mind, every painful memory, every difficult circumstance, or every unknown in your future. But you can change the framework through which you interpret them. Instead of repeatedly wounding yourself with yesterday, you can extract whatever truth is useful, release what belongs to someone else, and remain open to the people whose presence brings healing into your life. “Hang on and keep staying open and get outside of yourself and let people speak into your life and nourish and nurture your relationships, because you never know when you're going to need that person.” — Bishop Jim Swilley

Scripture: Psalm 92:12 (NIV)Message: Still FaithfulSpeaker: Pastor S.N. Winston, Jr. Date: August 16, 2026Thank you for your continued generosity. Tithes and offerings can be given electronically using:Givelify: Download the free Givelify App from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android)Cashapp: $mtcalmbc33Follow Mt Calvary Church on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mtcalvarynation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtcalvarynationTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/mtcalvarynationAccess bible education and more exclusive content on the church's website: https://www.mtcalvarychurch.lifePastor S.N. Winston, Jr.

Wait for the LORD Mark Donaldson Sermon given by Pastor Mark Donaldson on August 23, 2026 at ElmCreek Community Church in Maple Grove, MN. Scripture: Psalm 27

Sooner or later, everybody ends up in a bond — a situation with no good options and no clear path forward. Between a rock and a hard place. In week 2 of Rock and Soul, we sit with King David in Psalm 61, a song he wrote while fleeing the rebellion of his own son, crying out to God "from the ends of the earth." But David doesn't just pour out his pain — he hands us a map out of it: "Lead me to the rock that is higher than I." Here's the good news: if you're between a rock and a hard place, you're already halfway to where you need to be. You just have to move from between to the Rock. And here's the twist — the toughest thing you can do isn't gritting it out on your own. It's being soft enough to admit there's Someone stronger, and to run to Him. Because the hard places, when we take them to the Rock, have a way of becoming sacred spaces — anchor points for your soul where you look back and say, "Look at what God did." Whatever bond you're in — financial, relational, physical, emotional — go to the Rock. His ways are higher, His rest is real, and He is present in every situation you'll ever face. Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4; 1 Peter 5:6-7; Matthew 11:28-30 ▶ Subscribe and follow Motion Church for weekly messages: motionchurch.com #MotionChurch #RockAndSoul #Sermon #Psalm61 #Faith #Jesus #Hope #Church

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 71:5-6  "For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O LORD, from my youth. Upon you I have leaned from before my birth; you are he who took me from my mother's womb. My praise is continually of you." REFLECTION- Mary EllynMUSIC- "In Search of Love" by The Mountain- "Be Not Afraid" by The O'Neill Brothers Group- "Ode to Joy" by The O'Neill Brothers GroupNOTES- Converting Fear Into Faith in God by Mary EllynPRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Scripture: Psalm 8; Series: The Image; Speaker: Monte French, Senior Minister

Anthony Serino had over a million followers, celebrity clients, financial success, and a thriving career built around hypnosis, manifestation, and New Age practices. Then something happened that challenged everything he thought he understood... -- NEW Everyday Miracle compilation book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/45cgbP8 Everyday Miracle compilation book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/everyday-miracles-julie-hedenborg/1146173449?ean=9798881501808 Subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@everydaymiraclespodcast1395 Website for Everyday Miracles (APPLY!): http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/ To follow Everyday Miracles Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-miracles-podcast/id1447430033 On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydaymiraclespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaymiraclespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@everydaymiraclespodcast X: https://x.com/miracles9598 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hedenborg-452028a7/ To email Julie directly: everydaymiraclespodcast@gmail.com -- Scripture ✝️: Psalm 127:1a  "Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain." Matthew 10:8b "Freely you have received; freely give." Romans 8:11 "And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you."

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 118:24"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!"REFLECTION- CherylMUSIC- This is the Day by Psalms By Chris- This is the Day by Hymns for Easter (Emmaus Music)NOTES- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Today's Scripture: Psalm 30:1–5 Sometimes the hardest part of a painful season isn't simply surviving it—it's discovering that joy still feels far away even after the worst has passed. In Psalm 30, David makes room for both realities: the night is real, and it doesn't get the final word. Today, we'll explore why joy can feel risky after grief or disappointment and how to begin receiving goodness again without denying what still hurts. You'll learn: *Why Psalm 30 doesn't minimize grief or rush you toward happiness *Why prolonged hardship can make joy harder to receive *How joy and grief can exist together *Why some parts of you may feel safer expecting disappointment *A gentle practice for noticing one small sign of “morning” today Go Deeper: Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that sorrow is real, but it isn't the end of the story. Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SCRIPTURE- Psalm 119:11"I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you." REFLECTION- MikeMUSIC- Prayer of St. FrancisMy Soul is at RestNOTES- PRAYER OF LETTING GOTo You do I belong, O God, into Your hands I surrender my life. Pour out Your Spirit upon me that I may love You perfectly, and serve You faithfully until my soul rests in You.

Have you ever prayed and wondered why God seems silent? Maybe you're wondering what His voice sound like. Does He speak to everyone the same way? What can make it harder to recognize Him, and how do we distinguish God's voice from our own thoughts? For anyone who has ever whispered, "God, why aren't You speaking to me?" this episode is for you. -- Check out Jenilee's website, podcast and resources to help you: http://jenileesamuel.com/ https://open.spotify.com/show/7FC0yHrHm8isY044Y29qZM?si=cc8db07d4d094c37 http://subscribepage.io/HearGodSeries -- NEW Everyday Miracle compilation book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/45cgbP8 Everyday Miracle compilation book on Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/everyday-miracles-julie-hedenborg/1146173449?ean=9798881501808 Subscribe to Julie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@everydaymiraclespodcast1395 Website for Everyday Miracles (APPLY!): http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/ To follow Everyday Miracles Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everyday-miracles-podcast/id1447430033 On Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everydaymiraclespodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaymiraclespodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@everydaymiraclespodcast X: https://x.com/miracles9598 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-hedenborg-452028a7/ To email Julie directly: everydaymiraclespodcast@gmail.com -- Scripture ✝️: Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God." 00:20:58 Isaiah 43:19 "Do you not see it? I'm doing a new thing." 00:35:48 John 10:27 "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." 00:36:32 Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to Me, and I will answer you and show you great and unsearchable things that you do not know." 00:36:50 Isaiah 30:21 "You will hear a voice behind you saying, 'This is the way. Walk in it.'" 00:37:02 Romans 8:14 "Those who are sons of God are led by the Spirit of God." 00:37:12

Today's Scripture: Psalm 107:4–9 What do you do when your soul feels empty, disoriented, or far from anything that feels like home? Today's Scripture gives language for the part of us that is hungry, thirsty, wandering, and running on empty. This episode helps you stop shaming your depletion, recognize hunger as a signal, and cry out to the God who meets us with direction, belonging, and good things. You'll learn: *Why emptiness and disorientation are not failures *How Scripture names the soul's hunger without shame *Why depletion can make life feel flat or colorless *How crying out can become an attachment move *One honest need you can bring to God and someone safe Go Deeper: Listen to the daily episode on Psalm 37, and pre-order The Secure Soul to learn how to repair inner attachment wounds with God. Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Scripture: Psalm 73:21–28 What do you do when pain, bitterness, fear, or loneliness makes it hard to sense that God is near? Today's Scripture gives language for the honest ache of feeling disconnected from God while still being held by him. This episode helps you practice recognizing what is happening inside of you and returning to the love that has never left. You'll learn: *Why feeling far from God is normal *How to recognize what is happening inside without shame *Why “yet I am always with you” is a practice of return *How pain can magnify certain feelings *One small way to return to God when your heart feels weak Go Deeper: Join my live roundtable with Jenna Riemersma and Tammy Sollenberger on July 29 when you pre-order The Secure Soul ⁠ Connect with Dr. Alison on Instagram: @dralisoncook Join 80,000+ Soul Menders in Dr. Alison's free email community for ongoing reflection and support. While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.‍ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices